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Geoff Dabelko
Associate Dean and Professor, Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Service at Ohio University
Geoff Dabelko is an academic leader and researcher currently serving as the Associate Dean and Professor at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. His work primarily focuses on the intersections of natural resources, conflict, and peacebuilding, with a particular emphasis on global environmental politics and climate change security. Dabelko is actively involved in studying how climate change responses can influence conflict and peacebuilding efforts, including co-directing a study abroad program in the Balkans that emphasizes environmental peacebuilding.1
Educational Background and Career
Dabelko holds an AB in Political Science from Duke University and a PhD in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland. His previous roles include directing the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, where he contributed to policy discussions on environmental issues related to security and health. He has also taught at institutions like the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.12
Research Contributions
His research has led to significant contributions in various areas, including:
- Co-editing influential works such as Green Planet Blues: Critical Perspectives on Global Environmental Politics and Environmental Peacemaking.
- Serving as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th assessment report, focusing on human security.1
- Collaborating with numerous organizations, including the UN Environment Programme and USAID, on projects that link environmental issues with broader security concerns.1
Current Focus
Dabelko's current initiatives include examining the implications of climate change for health and security, as well as promoting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental governance. His expertise has made him a sought-after advisor and collaborator in various international policy forums.1
